RN Transition to Mental Health Specialty Program – Feb 2027

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Shadowing days

Study leave

Flexible hours

Diversity & Inclusion

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Private health insurance

Digital upskilling

Cafes at hospitals

Job summary

Eastern Health in Melbourne is recruiting Registered Nurses to join the RN Transition to Specialty Practice Program within Mental Health. The program combines theory, practical experience, allocated study days, learning packages and clinical assessments to build capability in mental health care.

Participants are supported by clinical educators and staff, with supernumerary time, study leave and opportunities for postgraduate study.

Qualifications

• Current, condition-free RN Registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum of 12-month experience working as a registered nurse; preferably having completed a Graduate Program previously.
• Proactive, reflective, self-directed learner.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Patient centred practice.
• Team player.
• Passion for clinical excellence.
• Willingness to engage in clinical supervision practice.
• Willingness to work rotating roster.
• A current valid Victorian Drivers License.

Skills

Proactive learner

Reflective learner

Self-directed learner

Strong communication

Patient-centred care

Team player

Clinical excellence

Willingness to supervision

Rotating roster willingness

Driver's license

Education

RN Registration with AHPRA

Job description

February 2027 Transition-to-Specialty Practice (Mental Health)

Mental Health Transition to Speciality Practice Program (Registered Nurse) 2027

Registered Nurse - Grade 2 | Permanent Part Time

Excellent learner-to-educator ratios

Supportive program with supernumerary time and interactive study days

Credit towards postgraduate study

Permanent employment within Mental Health Program upon successful completion of Transition to Specialty Practice Program

Are you highly motivated?

Are you looking for your next clinical challenge?

Mental Health Transition to Speciality Practice Program (Registered Nurse) 2027

• Registered Nurse - Grade 2 | Permanent Part Time

• Multiple Part-time (0.8EFT) positions available

• Excellent learner-to-educator ratios

• Supportive program with supernumerary time and interactive study days

• Credit towards postgraduate study

• Permanent employment within Mental Health Program upon successful completion of Transition to Specialty Practice Program

Are you highly motivated?

Are you looking for your next clinical challenge?

Are you interested in developing your career in mental health?

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the Role

Eastern Health is recruiting Registered Nurses to the RN Transition to Specialty Practice Program.

This program is progressive, responsive, and innovative, incorporating both theoretical elements in addition to practical experience with allocated study days, learning packages and clinical assessments.

During the course, participants will besupported by experts within the clinical facility and the clinical education staff of the Learning and Teaching Directorate.We support and facilitate the development of a well prepared, high quality, safe nursing and midwifery workforce committed to improving health outcomes.

Our Learning and Teaching team and clinical staff provide a supportive environment that encourages the development of clinical skills, reflective practice and a sense of professional identity and accountability.

The program provides a career pathway for those Registered Nurses seeking to work in the mental health speciality environment whilst enhancing their critical thinking, theoretical knowledge and clinical skills and is a great stepping stone to Post Graduate studies.

Potential areas include

• Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Units (Box Hill and Maroondah)
• Older Adult Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit (Burwood)
• Adolescent Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (Box Hill)

About You

To be successful in this role you should possess the following:

• Current, condition-free RN Registration with AHPRA

• Minimum of 12-months experience working as a registered nurse; preferably having completed a Graduate Program previously

• Proactive, reflective, self-directed learner

• Well-developed communication skills

• Patient centered practice

• Team player

• Passion for clinical excellence

• Willingness to engage in clinical supervision practice

• Willingness to work rotating roster

• A current valid Victorian Drivers License

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What We Offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program

• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites

• Study and professional development leave

• Friendly & supportive teams

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Fitness Passport for work-life balance

• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones

• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements

• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme

• Access to Private Health Insurance offers

• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training

• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to Know

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.

• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.

• Advertising may end before the closing date.

• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Vivienne ButlinContact Number: 0403 651 ***Contact Email: ***************@easternhealth.org.auJob Posting End Date: 26/10/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7*** (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3***. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

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